Discussion:
Objects-Relation Theory
Read the vignette, "Couple," below and asses this couple from an Object Relations perspective.
1. How would the presenting problem be conceptualized from this perspective?
2. What are some examples of interventions from this perspective?
3 .Describe the role of the counselor from this perspective.
Vignette: Couple
David and Martha, a Hispanic couple in their mid-thirties who recently immigrated to the United States, sought out treatment to discuss issues and concerns pertaining to reunification with their 13-year-old son. Up until 2 years ago, the couple and their three children resided in a cult. While in the cult system, the couple reportedly signed over custody of their oldest son to his grandparents, due to the son being labeled as "deviant" in the cult society. However, while the son was in the custody of the grandparents, his uncle sexually abused him. Since then, the son has been placed in seven foster homes and has been labeled by the foster care system as "defiant" and "disruptive"